Maine whitewater, Mattawamkeag River

Lodging in this area can be done at www.eastbranchlodge.com along the river in Haynesville. camp rentals & snowmobile rentals & guided hunting Says Paul Dorward

The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map

further down. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Haynesville to Kingman stretch is just one of them. There arenít any hotels right nearby

but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good

spots. The nature scenery of Aroostook / Penobscot County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area: You're sure to stumble upon some friendly folks from Kingman
here. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Mattawamkeag River while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and night lows through the winter for Mattawamkeag River tend to
be in the 0's. From a precipitation point of view Mattawamkeag River is a pretty typical location. Most of the rain falls throughout November, and February on the other hand is the driest.